St Raphael's School Blog

Book Week and the dress-up parade are valuable to literacy education and social values at primary school for several reasons. Firstly, it helps to promote a love for reading among children. By celebrating books and stories, children are encouraged to read more and develop a lifelong habit of reading. This, in turn, can improve their literacy skills and help them perform better academically.

Secondly, Book Week and the dress-up parade provide an opportunity for children to engage with different cultures and perspectives. Through reading books from diverse authors and about different cultures, children can gain a better understanding of the world around them and develop empathy for others. Furthermore, by dressing up as characters from books, children can explore different identities and learn to appreciate and respect differences.

Lastly, Book Week and the dress-up parade can help to foster a sense of community and social values. By participating in a shared event, children can learn to work together and support one another. They can also learn about the importance of creativity, imagination, and self-expression. Additionally, by celebrating books and stories, children can develop a sense of social responsibility and become advocates for literacy and education.